Contracts Disputes Act Claims Analysis Support RFQ

The Indian Health Service seeks Contract Disputes Act claims analysis and contract support cost proposal analysis support on a hybrid labor-hour/materials basis, with quotes due August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST to cynthia.cason@ihs.gov. This is a commercial services RFQ (75H70426Q00040) under FAR Part 12 with no set-aside; only one award will be made.

Place of performance is primarily off-site at contractor facilities with travel to IHS headquarters in Rockville, Maryland and other continental U.S. locations as needed, during standard business hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The scope comprises claims analysis of CDA submissions from Tribes and tribal organizations, analytical assistance on CSC proposals for Title I and V ISDEAA agreements, and document preparation supporting litigation. The contract is non-personal services; contractor personnel provide advisory, non-binding recommendations only, with IHS retaining authority over claim validity determination and settlement strategy.

The base period runs August 16, 2026 to August 15, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions through August 15, 2031. Key personnel at Manager level and above must hold CPA certification; Senior Manager positions require minimum three years' experience with ISDEAA contract support cost issues. All personnel requiring IHS network access must pass federal background checks, with responses required within five business days. The NAICS code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) with an SBA size standard of $19.5 million. The Government established not-to-exceed travel and other direct cost amounts ranging from $39,321 to $53,737 across the contract periods. Technical quotes are limited to 25 pages and must address technical approach, staffing and management, and relevant experience. Evaluation uses best-value methodology where non-price factors are significantly more important than price.